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Lyrics & meaning

Aadugira Maattai

From Kullanari Koottam · 2011

Lyricist
V. Elango
Singers
Krishna Iyer, Mukesh
Music director
V. Selvaganesh
Details
Kullanari Koottam2011

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aa.. vaakki taakki vachikkinuAh, holding a walkie-talkie
Kaakki nammalaiyae paarkkudhadaaThe police is watching us, man
Baakki nerathulaIn the remaining time
Giraakki pannaama paadungadaaSing without playing hard to get, guys
Aattam podungadaaDance, guys
Male
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Leylley leylley leylley leylley leyththuLeylley leylley leylley leylley leyththu
Male
A… appadiyaa ippo naan onnu kathattaaAh... is that so? Now shall I shout one?
Male
A… labukku labukku labaailabukkuAh... labukku labukku labaailabukku
Labaai labuku balaasa ballaasa balaasaLabaai labuku balaasa ballaasa balaasa
Male
Aw… onniyum puriala maamuOw... didn't understand a thing, friend
Male
A… appo puriyira maari paaduAh... then sing in a way that can be understood
Male
Aadugira maatta aadi karadaaMilk a dancing cow by dancing
Paadugira maatta paadi karakkanumdaaMilk a singing cow by singing, man
Male
Kullakkathirikkaayae adidaa tea yaHey short eggplant, pour the tea
Unnudaiya settai thaangalaiyae daaCan't tolerate your pranks, man
Male
Aa… ududaa ravusu idhuvaa perusuAh... show off, is this such a big deal?
Nanbaa Love-vu jeyikkanundaaFriend, love must win, man
Thaniyaa irundhom aniyaa serndhomWe were alone, now we joined as a team
Anilaai inimae udhavidalaamLike squirrels, let us help from now on
Nanbargal illaa ponaalum aagaadhadaa haLife won't work out without friends, ha
Chorus
{Jingchaak jingchaak jingchaak chakchaak{Jingchaak jingchaak jingchaak chakchaak Jingchaak jingchaak jingchaak chakchaak} (2)
Jingchaak jingchaak jingchaak chakchaak} (2)Hey, wake up our Chennai style beat...
Male
Hei namma madharaadiya keluppaa..Hey take this...(8)
Hei indhaa…(8)Ngoiyaalo ngoiyaalo
Chorus
Ngoiyaalo ngoiyaaloBecause I fell in love at first sight
Male
Kandavudan kaadhal panninathaal naanumIsn't our friendship the reason now?
Nammudaiya natpu adhuthaanae ipooAs we wear the khaki uniform, our bond strengthens
Kaakkichatta poda poda naama bandhamWe should lend a hand for friendship
Natpukku naam kaiyilaganumHe measured the length of life
Male
Vaazhvin alavai alandhaarenHey, did he measure the depth of friendship?
Hei natpin aazham alandhaaraa raa raaThat we would unite here
Ingae naamum inaivom endruDid God create us for this?
Kaadavul nammai padaithaaraaThings that relatives don't talk about
Sonthangal pesadha vishyangalCan we talk about them?
Naam pesalaamae{Jingchaak jingchaak jingchaak chakchaak Jingchaak jingchaak jingchaak chakchaak} (2)
Chorus
{Jingchaak jingchaak jingchaak chakchaakHey, are you listening to the Thanjavur beat?
Jingchaak jingchaak jingchaak chakchaak} (2)I'm telling you, crank up the tempo and hit it!
Male
Hey Thanjavuru adiya ketkuriyaaAh ah ah hit it, hit it, that's it
Kaththurenlla nallaa yeththi adraaDommeellu dommeellu
Aa aa aa adraa adraa adhaethaanIf you win here beyond bravery
Dommeellu dommeelluIf you think of your lady, victories come
Male
Veeraththathaandi inga jeyichaaNo more sheer heroism
Ammaniya nenaichaa vetrigal varudhaIf it comes like that, handle it, mate
Veerangal endru inimel illaFriend who got trapped in the net of love
Appadiyae vandhaa yendum maamuWill you enter the police department?
Male
Kaadhal valaiyil sikkiya nanbaaOnce you get married and your wife arrives
Kaaval thuraiyil nuzhaivaayaaWill you think of us and look back?
Thirumanamaagi manaivi vandhaaWe experienced many days packed into a single day
Engala nenachippaarpiyaaThis is enough, man
Oru naalil pala naalae paarthomae{Jingchaak jingchaak jingchaak chakchaak Jingchaak jingchaak jingchaak chakchaak} (2)
Idhu podhundaa...............................
Chorus
{Jingchaak jingchaak jingchaak chakchaak
Jingchaak jingchaak jingchaak chakchaak} (2)
Chorus
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This high-energy folk number from Kullanari Koottam celebrates friendship, camaraderie, and youthful humor. Set against the backdrop of friends helping each other prepare for police selection exams, the lyrics playfully blend jokes, local slang, percussion beats, and affectionate teasing among friends who support each other in love and life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ezhugai (Rhyme)

Thaniyaa irundhom aniyaa serndhom

Internal rhyming of words 'Thaniyaa' (alone) and 'aniyaa' (as a group) adds musicality to the line.

Simile (Upamai)

Anilaai inimae udhavidalaam

Compares small supportive acts to the proverbial helpful squirrel ('Anil') from Indian folklore.

Onomatopoeia

{Jingchaak jingchaak jingchaak chakchaak}

Rhythmic syllables mimicking folk percussion and drum beats.

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Trivia

The music for Kullanari Koottam (2011) was composed by V. Selvaganesh. The song lyrics directly reflect the movie plot, where a group of unemployed friends try to help the protagonist pass police recruitment tests to win his love.

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